Senior Private Client Solicitor

William James Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Quarterly bonus scheme

Agile working policy

Free parking at all offices

Death in Service

Business iPhone

Path to partnership

Life assurance

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in London seeks a Senior Private Client Solicitor with a strong background in probate and tax matters. The role involves supervising junior lawyers, managing caseloads, and engaging in networking activities. The ideal candidate will be proactive and possess strong leadership skills, with a potential salary of up to £80,000 and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in probate matters, lasting power of attorney, and tax.
• Ability to prioritize and manage a varied caseload.
• Preparing and delivering presentations at events.

Responsibilities

• Supervise junior lawyers within a team of fifteen.
• Attend marketing and networking events.
• Manage contentious and non-contentious matters.

Skills

Leadership skills

Legal expertise

Networking

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Solicitor with at least 8 years experience

Job description

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About the Job

Private Client - Senior Associate - Up to £80,000 salary

This is a superb opportunity to join an award-winning, modern, dynamic, and supportive law firm offering specialist quality legal advice to commercial clients and private individuals.

The firm’s leading private client team acts for executors and trustees on both contentious and non-contentious matters and is recognised across the A12 Corridor for its outstanding client care and high-quality work.

Due to the development and expansion of the firm, it is now seeking to appoint a Senior Private Client Solicitor to work alongside existing partners, driving a resilient and varied legal practice as well as supervising junior lawyers in the team of fifteen Solicitors.

The Private Client team brings in over half of the departments fees, therefore the ideal candidate must have a strong understanding and must have gained experience working on probate matters, LPA and tax. The successful candidate will be expected to work with limited supervision but with the benefit of full administrative support.

The Candidate

• Private Client Solicitor with at least 8 years post qualification experience or equivalent
• Attend marketing/networking events for the firm to bring in work
• Representing the firm through external/internal presentations
• Giving talks at local care homes and charity groups
• Ability to work to deadlines/targets, to prioritise and manage a varied caseload
• Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative
• Strong legal and leadership skills with an eye for detail

The Benefits and How to Apply

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Bonus Scheme (Paid Quarterly)
• Agile Working Policy – Usually 3 days in the office and 2 at home
• Free Parking at all their offices
• Death in Service
• Business iPhone
• Progression path to partnership
• Life Assurance - 4 x salary/Permanent Health Insurance

Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact: Thomas Brown, Retained Consultant

Email: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice and Legal Services

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